Can a diatom filter, filter an algae bloom?

reefer1970 · 11/21/2015, 11:29 PM

Trying to narrow down cause of cloudy water. I suspected it was my fine sand stirring around because of my diamond goby. I ordered a diatom filter. I now think it could be an algae bloom due to a phyto overdose. Would a diatom filter cure a bloom?

4reason · 11/22/2015, 04:53 AM

Won't cure the bloom, but it will clear the tank up quick. If the underlying cause isn't addressed the bloom will just come back though.

11/21/2015, 11:29 PM	#1
reefer1970 Registered Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Grosse Pointe, MI Posts: 422	Can a diatom filter, filter an algae bloom? Trying to narrow down cause of cloudy water. I suspected it was my fine sand stirring around because of my diamond goby. I ordered a diatom filter. I now think it could be an algae bloom due to a phyto overdose. Would a diatom filter cure a bloom?

11/22/2015, 04:53 AM	#2
4reason Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 35	Won't cure the bloom, but it will clear the tank up quick. If the underlying cause isn't addressed the bloom will just come back though.